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Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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02 Dec 2025 at 17:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC for the delivery of the NHS Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme across 30 NHS sites in the UK. This contract continues the pilot programme that commenced in 2024/25 and is categorised under miscellaneous medical devices and products. It's a direct award based on the patented technology and lack of alternative suppliers. The contract, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology and overseen by the Office of Life Sciences, is for three years and will expire on 20th November 2028. The procurement method used was 'limited', with no prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and intellectual property rights held by Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical devices and biotechnology, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in metagenomics and DNA/RNA sequencing can benefit from partnerships and collaborative opportunities that arise from such specialised projects. Businesses that can offer complimentary services or technologies related to bioinformatics, laboratory protocols, or clinical applications may find pathways to engage and grow alongside the NHS and its technological partners. The exclusive nature of the technology used in this programme may limit direct competition, creating opportunities for niche service providers to explore subcontracting or technology adaptation in collaboration with larger entities like Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC

Notice Description

The delivery of a National NHS Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme to a network of 30 NHS sites across the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award. The Trust has been granted funding from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), with oversight delegated to the Office of Life Sciences (OLS), for the delivery of the NHS Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme, in which GSTT will lead the development of a national clinical metagenomics pilot service by deploying NHS developed laboratory, bioinformatic and clinical protocols along with ONT developed sequencing technology to a network of 30 NHS sites across the UK for the dual benefit of patient care and bio-surveillance.
The contract period is for Three Years and will expire on 20th November 2028. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is
The contract will be grant funded from the DSIT award to GSTT for the NHS Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme.

Procurement Information

Direct award justification<br/>Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights<br/>In accordance with Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the PA23, this direct award is to be<br/>made on the grounds of absence of competition for technical reasons as the products and<br/>services are subject to patented technology by Oxford Nanpore Technologies PLC. <br/>It is unique in that it is the only sequencing technology available on the market that enables<br/>direct, real-time analysis of short to ultra-long fragments of DNA/RNA, in fully scalable<br/>formats. No other provider is able to supply equivalent goods or services.<br/>* Additional Information - The contracting authority has concluded that the conditions for a<br/>direct award are satisfied due to their being no alternatives and an absence of competition<br/>due to patent status of the required products and services. A Contract Award Notice<br/>(UK6) will be published following the expiry of the standstill period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079107-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited

Further Information

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